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Iga Swiatek defeated Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-1 at the Italian Open, but many fans focused on the surprising court decision before the match. Despite their star power, both players were placed on the second-largest court instead of the main stadium. After the win, Swiatek also praised new coach Francis Roig, who recently suffered an Achilles injury during practice in Rome.

Elina Svitolina’s Italian Open win has made her one of the top names to watch at Roland Garros. Andy Roddick believes her aggressive new style is similar to Roger Federer’s late-career adjustment in 2017. After beating Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, and Elena Rybakina in Rome, Svitolina now looks stronger, more confident, and ready to challenge for her first Grand Slam title.

Portugal have officially announced their final squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, and the biggest talking point is the inclusion of legendary forward Cristiano Ronaldo. At 41 years old, Ronaldo is preparing for what is expected to be his sixth and final World Cup appearance. The squad was confirmed by manager Roberto Martinez as Portugal aim to win football’s biggest prize for the first time in history.

Josh Hart remains central to the New York Knicks despite offensive struggles against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Cleveland’s defense, anchored by Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, has consistently sagged off Hart, creating spacing issues for New York. After the Knicks mounted a dramatic Game 1 comeback with Landry Shamet on the floor, Hart addressed his late-game benching with humility, stressing that team success matters more than personal minutes.

Mitchell Robinson revealed he deleted social media and changed his phone number during the New York Knicks' playoff run, calling it “a new chapter” in his life. The move came before Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers as Robinson looked to sharpen his focus for the Eastern Conference Finals. On the court, Robinson contributed defensively in Game 1 but struggled at the free-throw line, leading Cleveland to repeatedly foul him during key stretches of the game.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams suffered another setback during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs after leaving early with left hamstring tightness. Williams played only seven minutes before heading to the locker room for treatment and was later ruled out. The injury is particularly concerning because it involves the same hamstring that sidelined him earlier in the playoffs for six games. His absence could heavily impact Oklahoma City’s postseason hopes as the Thunder continue battling through a competitive series against San Antonio.

Iga Swiatek reacted warmly after Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys admitted concern over her Rafael Nadal clay training sessions. The comments gave a rare glimpse into WTA player relationships. Swiatek, now working with Nadal’s former coach Francisco Roig, looks sharper on clay again and will next face Pegula in a big Italian Open quarter-final clash.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri champions Sanju Samson for T20I captaincy, citing his stellar performances and leadership experience. Shastri believes Samson's recent match-winning displays, particularly in the T20 World Cup and IPL, make him a strong contender to lead India within the next few years, potentially before the 2028 World Cup.

Dani Carvajal’s departure marks the end of a remarkable 23-year journey that mirrored one of Real Madrid’s most successful modern eras. From academy prospect to captain, he embodied the club’s identity through leadership, resilience and relentless success. With 27 trophies and six Champions League titles, Carvajal leaves not only as a decorated player, but as a symbol of continuity, loyalty and Madridismo itself.

Vigilance officials unearthed extensive landed and immovable assets belonging to executive engineer Bhubaneswar Sabar in Kalahandi district. Searches revealed 68 plots of land, five multi-storey buildings, two farmhouses, a market complex, and vehicles. Sabar, facing allegations of disproportionate assets, joined government service in 1999.